Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPS/UPS (salary is negotiable depending on experience) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 5JD |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3275 |
Summary
Job Advert
Our school is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals with evidence of consistently ‘good’ or better teaching to
join our Science team. Whether an ECT or experienced teacher, you will be enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic, you will have
the tenacity and drive to improve outcomes for all our students and help everyone achieve their potential. Work with us and you
will be part of a welcoming and motivated team. We are committed to giving you the very best opportunities to develop in your
career and will give you extensive support in your role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Science across ability levels, preparing
students for GCSE success. Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential, as many of our
students benefit from additional support and creative approaches to learning. This role would be suitable for an ECT looking for a
supportive working environment in a smaller secondary school with experienced Science specialists to coach and mentor them in
starting their career in the best possible way. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home 1 day a
fortnight. In addition, the school is offering a relocation package for a high-quality teacher, if required.
We offer:
●An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education
in the classroom;
●A positive and optimistic working environment focussed on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
●An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school;
●The resources and facilities to continue to improve students’ progress;
●The ability to complete a NPQ through the Trust (TKAT)
●Opportunities to further develop your Leadership Skills
●Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card
●TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer
●Cycle to work scheme
●Free eye tests
●Free access to the Headspace app
●Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 592 or email
Ashleigh.Newland@havant-tkat.org if you would like a tour of the school.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any
communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not
been successful.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us
know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to
be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment
process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their
commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive
work life balance.
Our school is looking for highly motivated and committed individuals with evidence of consistently ‘good’ or better teaching to
join our Science team. Whether an ECT or experienced teacher, you will be enthusiastic, hardworking and energetic, you will have
the tenacity and drive to improve outcomes for all our students and help everyone achieve their potential. Work with us and you
will be part of a welcoming and motivated team. We are committed to giving you the very best opportunities to develop in your
career and will give you extensive support in your role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Science across ability levels, preparing
students for GCSE success. Experience of working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential, as many of our
students benefit from additional support and creative approaches to learning. This role would be suitable for an ECT looking for a
supportive working environment in a smaller secondary school with experienced Science specialists to coach and mentor them in
starting their career in the best possible way. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home 1 day a
fortnight. In addition, the school is offering a relocation package for a high-quality teacher, if required.
We offer:
●An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education
in the classroom;
●A positive and optimistic working environment focussed on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
●An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school;
●The resources and facilities to continue to improve students’ progress;
●The ability to complete a NPQ through the Trust (TKAT)
●Opportunities to further develop your Leadership Skills
●Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card
●TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer
●Cycle to work scheme
●Free eye tests
●Free access to the Headspace app
●Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 592 or email
Ashleigh.Newland@havant-tkat.org if you would like a tour of the school.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any
communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not
been successful.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us
know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to
be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment
process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their
commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive
work life balance.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.